Sony CFD-S70 Portable CD/Tape/Radio Boombox from Germany

This portable boombox combines a battery-powered AM/FM radio receiver with a cassette tape player incapable of recording and a CD player in the same housing. It falls under HTS 8527.13.11.00 as a radiobroadcast receiver capable of operating without external power, combined with a non-recording tape player. The compact design makes it ideal for personal use without needing an outlet.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the tape player is explicitly incapable of recording via technical specs to confirm 8527.13 classification; recording-capable units shift to other subheadings

Include battery operation certification and FCC compliance docs for radiobroadcast receivers to avoid delays at customs

Label power source clearly as 'battery-powered only' to prevent misclassification as mains-powered under 8527.19